It was set to AHCI a few months ago but with Intel drivers and the IRST software installed, now its set to RAID in BIOS and I have installed Intel driver and IRST v.12.8.2.1000. In IRST Ive enabled acceleration in the Performance tab, so now the 32GB ssd si caching the 2TB hdd.
The freeze takes between 10-30 seconds. At the beginning I would get a freeze or more every day and two months ago I edited the registry and added some keys about Ports under IAStor folders and now I get a freeze ~once a week.

Unfortunately reinstalling windows is not an option for now.
I plan an upgrade for ram and ssd in 2H 2015 and then I will reinstall windows.
How do I update the Intel RAID ROM of the BIOS?
Are you sure that the Intel driver doesnt call the MS ahci driver?
Is there a way to stop the MS ahci driver from bothering me?

Thank you for the link. How safe is it to edit my BIOS?
What % is there to brick my system? I have installed the latest BIOS for my system.
I dont have IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers in Device Manager.
In Device Manager I only have Storage controllers and under that I have the Intel RAID Controller and the Microsoft Storage Spaces Controller.
Any other idea?

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #531

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This verifies, that the generic MS AHCI driver is not running in the background.

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Updated to this latest driver, can't say much changed and benches look the same. System does seem a bit snappier but that could be because I finally got around to installing the latest [probably last] bios for my Z87 board and my ROM went from 12.6 to 12.7.
Have not encounter any issues yet.

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #444

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The simple reason for this message is, that Intel 7-Series Chipsets as yours are not supported anymore by the newest original Intel RST drivers from v13.2 series up (nevertheless you will be able to use them, but then you will have to install a modded variant). Only Intel 8- and 9-Series are natively supported by the Intel RST drivers v13.2.x.xxxx and v13.5.x.xxxx. Not even X99 mainboards are natively supported by them.
If you want the best possible performance, I recommend to uninstall the RST Software from within the Control Panbel and to manually install the latest Intel RST driver v13.1.0.1058 WHQL from within the Device Manager. The Intel RST Software is not really needed for AHCI systems, but may drop your system performance due to the Services running in the background.

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Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #536

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@ andressergio:
So, here I am again.
Here is my statement:

1. Regarding the Samsung Magician Rapid mode I totally agree with you. The benchmark results are very impressing and nearly unbelievable, but the boosting impact of this feature on the system performance at daily work is very limited. I have tested the Magicial Rapid mode a few times, but don't use it anymore since I recognized, that my system became absolute unstable while running in Rapid mode.
2. Since I have never used any of the "Enterprise Edition" Intel Chipsets (X79 and X99), I don't have any own experience with them, but according to the reports I got from X79/X99 users many of them have severe problems with Intel's official RSTe drivers v3/v4 series.
3. The only Intel RST AHCI drivers of the v13 series, which natively do support the "Intel(R) C600 Series Chipset SATA AHCI Controller" (DEV_1D02) are the v13.0.x.xxxx and v13.1.xxxx ones.

Which is the DeviceID of your currently running Intel SATA Controller?
Have you already tried the Intel RST driver v13.1.0.1058 WHQL?

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Intel support is so god damn DUMB like hell - check this out - it's my support ticket about compatibility of newest Intel RST and Z77 chipset:

Zitat

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caleb59 - Hello! I can't install latest Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 13.2.4.1000 for my Z77A chipset (Intel 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller). When I try to update to the latest version I got an error message saying installation ended prematurely, as it doesn't support the platform - it's weird because earlier version 13.1.0.1058 works fine. Please answer and thank you!

Intel Support - Hello,
For some reason the Intel RST version you are trying to install has not been validated for Intel 7 series chipsets. I already sent an email to engineering department this morning advising them to check the driver.
In the Read Me file of the driver it says it is compatible with 7 series chipset, but the strings for 7 series were not included in the driver. Either the Read Me file or the installer needs to be updated.
If current Intel RST version is working fine for you then it is not necessary to update it. If you want to update Intel RST I recommend waiting until engineering department updates the website.
Let me know if you have or not any other inquiry.
Thanks

caleb59 - Thank you for a quick response! Older version 13.1.0.1058 works fine but I want to have all my drivers up to date (bugfixes, improvements etc.). Please let me know if you will have any new information about my issue, how to fix it and update to the newest version 13.2.4.1000! Thank you one more time and please don't close this ticket yet! I'll be waiting for your reply about any progress in my case!

+- half of month later...

caleb59 - Hello! Do you have any new information about my issue from engineering department? When can I expect new and fixed driver? Thank you!

+- another month later...

caleb59 - I hope that engineering department knows about this issue and fix it in next Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver update! Approximately when can I expect a new driver?

Intel Support - Hello,
Would you please reply to this email attaching the System Report? This link will help you to generate it http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-023487.htm
Thanks

caleb59 - Hello! I've attached SystemReport.txt file! Thank you!

Intel Support - Hello,
Thanks for the information you sent to me. I will forward it to the engineering department. I will provide more information as soon as I have it available.
Thanks

+- another month later...

Intel Support - Hi,
Can you please test this version and let me know the results? We really need to have feedback on this.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_...x?DwnldID=24501
Please make sure you have all drivers up to date. Consider also, updating the BIOS for your systems.
Regards,
Kevin M

caleb59 - No offense but Intel - you are too lazy and too slow... I've alredy used this driver (13.5.0.1056) but in modified version - check here for details: Modded Intel AHCI and RAID Drivers I've had enough of waiting for your response and this modified driver works very well! P.S. My BIOS nad other drivers are up to date...

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TICKET CLOSED by Intel Support! Nice story hahaha!